Lead Process Engineer

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to provide process leadership and technical support in pursuit of team objectives, with project leadership as business needs dictate. The role communicates with key stakeholders, including R&D and cross-functional leaders, and maintains and develops technical and scientific expertise in areas of technology ownership. It also promotes documented and protected innovation through patents and trade secrets, and coaches and mentors team members to strengthen technical understanding and program execution. All work must comply with corporate safety, regulatory, and quality requirements and the Company Code of Conduct.

The role is based at the Neenah - West R&E Office, with a flexible work model combining remote work and intentional in-person collaboration. Travel is 10%-25%, with heavier travel during in-facility testing or machine conversions. The position is available only to local candidates already authorized to work in the role's country; relocation support is not provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of experience in production or R&D environments.
• Track record of effectively communicating with leaders and team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to travel 10%-25%, with heavier travel during in-facility testing or machine conversions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering- or science-related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, especially in pulp and paper science and/or tissue manufacturing.
• Experience with tissue technology, including forming, drying, and winding, and converting processes such as unwinding, rewinding, calendaring, coating, and spraying.
• Proven ability to establish a strong, effective cross-functional network at the enterprise level.

Responsibilities

• Provide process leadership and support focused on team objectives, including project leadership as business needs dictate.
• Communicate effectively and succinctly with key stakeholders, including R&D and cross-functional leaders.
• Maintain and develop technical and scientific expertise in areas of technology ownership.
• Drive a culture of documented and protected innovation utilizing patents and trade secrets.
• Coach and mentor team members to increase technical understanding and ability to execute programs that improve business results.
• Ensure work complies with corporate safety, regulatory, and quality requirements, as well as the Company Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan
• Target bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits suite
• Flexible work model combining remote work with intentional in-person collaboration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior